Definition: Afrocentrism is a political movement whose adherents believe Greek culture was borrowed from Black Africans. Among others on the Afrocentrist side is Emeritus Professor of Near Eastern History Martin Bernal, author of "Black Athena." Among others opposing him is Mary Lefkowitz, classical scholar and author of "Not Out of Africa," who denies the Greeks stole culture from Black Egyptians.

There are some moderate positions, but the whole Afrocentrism controversy is based on concepts of race and racism, and is therefore very difficult to discuss without enraging someone.

Pronunciation: ,æ-fro-'s?n-trizm